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Education

Students Get Fire & Rescue Experience at Wheaton Squad Jan. 18

Middle and high schoolers can earn SSL hours at a Jan. 18 fire and rescue engagement event at Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Public Safety

Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins Dies in Line of Duty

Montgomery County Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins, a 22-year veteran, died in the line of duty on January 11, 2025.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Other

Several County Boards and Commissions Seeking Applicants

Eight county boards and commissions are accepting applications, with some deadlines as early as Jan. 3, 2025.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 3 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Housing & Real Estate

Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Community Meetings Scheduled for January

Montgomery Planning hosts in-person and virtual meetings Jan. 14 and 16 to present emerging ideas for the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Transportation

Third Master Plan Highways Hearing Set for Jan. 9 in Germantown

A third public hearing on the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways is scheduled for Jan. 9 at the Upcounty Regional Services Center.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Public Safety

County Launches Online Hate and Bias Incident Reporting Portal

Montgomery County's new online portal allows residents to report hate and bias incidents anonymously in multiple languages.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Meetings & Hearings

Council Schedules Six Public Hearings for January 14

Six items including bag ban legislation, U Visa policy, and budget appropriations set for Jan. 14 County Council hearing.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Local Economy

Expedited Bill 23-23 Would Extend Minority Business Program Sunset Date

Bill to extend the sunset date of the Minority Owned Business Purchasing Program heads to public hearing Jan. 21.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Transportation

Expedited Bill 29-24 Proposes Silver Spring Parking Permits for Service Providers

Expedited bill would create a parking permit rate for specialized service providers in the Silver Spring area.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Finance

Bill 28-24 Would Alter County Employee Retirement Plan Administration

Proposed bill changes powers and duties for administering Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans. Public hearing Jan. 21.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Public Services

Bill 27-24 Proposes Changes to Animal Impoundment Rules

Introduced bill would shorten hold times for impounded animals and clarify appeal and notice requirements. Public hearing Jan. 21.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Health & Human Services

Upcounty Hub Holiday Donation Drive Ends Dec. 19

Food and toy donations accepted through Dec. 19 at 10 Upcounty locations for the Montgomery County Holiday Giving Project.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 2 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Transportation

County Offers Free Parking in All Garages December 21

Montgomery County will provide free parking in all county-owned garages and lots on Saturday, December 21, 2024, to support holiday retail activity.

Fani-González· Dec 5, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Energy Efficiency Workshop, and more!”
Dec 5, 2024
Finance

Public Safety Officers' Property Tax Credit (Bill 15-24) Finalized Soon

Bill 15-24 expanding property tax credits to county public safety officers and crisis response professionals passed; application process expected in early 2025.

Fani-González· Dec 5, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Energy Efficiency Workshop, and more!”
Dec 5, 2024
Finance

Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit (Bill 6-24) Application Coming in 2025

Bill 6-24, granting property tax relief for severely disabled veterans, passed in 2024; the application process is expected to roll out in 2025.

Fani-González· Dec 5, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Energy Efficiency Workshop, and more!”
Dec 5, 2024
Meetings & Hearings

Immigrant Crime Victim Protection Bill Hearing Set Jan. 14

A public hearing on Bill 26-24, aimed at removing barriers for violent crime victims seeking protected immigration status, is scheduled for January 14, 2025.

Fani-González· Dec 5, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Energy Efficiency Workshop, and more!”
Dec 5, 2024
Parks & Recreation

Brookside Gardens of Lights Runs Nightly Through January 5

Montgomery Parks' Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens runs nightly 5–9:30 PM through January 5, 2025.

Fani-González· Dec 5, 2024· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Energy Efficiency Workshop, and more!”
Dec 5, 2024
Parks & Recreation

Free Garden Railway Exhibit Runs at Brookside Gardens Through Jan. 4

Brookside Gardens' South Conservatory hosts a free Garden Railway Exhibit featuring model trains and Montgomery County miniature landscapes through January 4.

Fani-González· Dec 5, 2024· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Energy Efficiency Workshop, and more!”
Dec 5, 2024
Housing & Real Estate

Wheaton Placemaking Initiative Open House December 11

Montgomery Planning hosts a Dec. 11 open house for the Wheaton Placemaking Initiative, seeking public input on temporary installations planned for spring 2025.

Fani-González· Dec 5, 2024· 4 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Energy Efficiency Workshop, and more!”
Dec 5, 2024
Environment

Energy Efficiency Workshop Set for December 9 in Wheaton

Councilmember Fani-González hosts a Dec. 9 workshop on financial assistance programs for energy-efficient home improvements and weather resilience upgrades.

Fani-González· Dec 5, 2024· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Energy Efficiency Workshop, and more!”
Dec 5, 2024
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